Rashional Thoughts: Little nuggets of wisdom mentors and friends have taught me along the way (part 2)

Rashional Thoughts

Rashional Thoughts: Little nuggets of wisdom mentors and friends have taught me along the way (part 2)

Editor’s Note — Some of these nuggets of wisdom are original to the person who shared them and some are not. Some were even shared by different people at different times but all of them helped me grow and develop personally and professionally. The ones listed are only a few of the many concepts I’ve learned from others through the years and I am always looking for new areas of growth. I’d love for you to send me more (800-803-5201, jrash@thealabamabaptist.org or 3310 Independence Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209).

  • Not knowing the answer to a question you are asked is OK, and being able to say you don’t know when you really don’t know is a mark of maturity.
  • When feeling overwhelmed, pick out one item on your list of things to do and knock it out, then move to the next item.
  • When feeling out of control, clean out a drawer or your car and organize it. This one step can reset your sense of control.
  • Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is get some sleep.
  • One way to stay sharp and continuously learning is to keep working yourself out of your job.
  • Decluttering the areas where you live and work will bring a sense of calm and focus you don’t even realize you are missing.
  • All things in moderation.
  • Sometimes it is best to merely be present without trying to convince someone not to be sad or upset. Allow the person the freedom to work through his or her emotions in a safe space.
  • When someone is hurting, a hug and kind word comforts better than endless chatter about random surface-level topics.
  • Take a brief break and few minutes of rest for the body and mind in the middle of a busy day. It will rejuvenate you enough to finish strong.
  • People process information differently, and sometimes their response is to lash out at the messenger. Remember they are upset at the situation, not you.